Yass - Second Hand Weekend

Yass recently held their Second Hand Sunday Weekend. So we headed over on the Saturday to see what we could find.

We did not find muh there that interested us, and a number of houses did not have anything outside. We think this is because they were only participating for the Sunday.

I guess the concept of a Second Hand Sunday Weekend can get a little confusing, Sme people will put out their stuff for the whole weekend, others for one day only.

Perhaps having it over one day is a better option.

All I did find was a pair of towing mirrors, which I intend on using with the Mobile Storage bunker (aka Caravan).

Yass - Second Hand Weekend

While the date for the next Second Hand Sunday in Canberra has yet to be advertised, the Yass Valley Shire will be having a Second Hand sunday Weekend on Saturday, 23 October and Sunday, 24 October 2010.

For more details keep an eye on the Yass Shire website.

It's on again.

I have been informed that Second hand Sunday will be held on Sunday 28 March.

So I-op readers, let's get out there and see what we can find.

Taph FAFing About - Take a Seat

Date: Sunday 15 November
Place: Second-hand Sunday participant, Kaleen
Objects: Concrete surrounds and two vintage kitchen chairs.
Investment: $0
Notes: For the thrifty gardener, this concrete edging is fantastic. I was given a whole heap of it a couple of years ago which edged my driveway. Makes mowing easier, too. Had to bring this home when I saw it - Dad would be proud. The chairs are for my front porch and may not last long, but they were free and sometimes I just have to have something for the sake of it.


Also on Unravelled.

Taph's FAFing About* - Second-Hand Sunday 20 November

After an early night and a leisurely breakfast, we hit the streets of Gungahlin for Second-Hand Sunday. We are really looking for a decent two-seater sofa, but we set out with open minds and hope in our hearts.

We score within the first hour - a 4 burner BBQ with gas bottle. I stand guard while the Old Flame returns home for the trailer. The owner is downsizing and is pleased to get rid of her almost new bbq. We've been discussing the need for a BBQ for months and have even spent time in retail outlets checking them out. This will do for now and suits the budget very well indeed.



We also picked up a crock for vinegar making (still looking for a vinegar mother - anyone?), a box of books, a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard, some concrete garden edging and two 50s dining chairs.

We left this fella behind. Poor Humpty looked lonely on this hideous couch. It's not obvious, but his eyes and belt buckle are gorgeous paua shells and he nearly came home for those alone.


Tips for a successful Second-Hand Sunday.

1. Take your trailer or your brother's transit van if you're after big stuff, particularly if you're on your own. If there are two or more of you, then one can stand guard while the other goes back for the trailer, for example, but it's time consuming and dull (I had my knitting, so it was fine)

2. Do your homework. All of the participating addresses are up on the website in the preceding days. The night before, print out the areas you are interested in (we did Gungahlin and some of Belconnen), and make notes.

3. If you have a programmable GPS so much the better, program the streets and away you go.

4. Alternatively mark a map (or copy of a map) with the locations and devise a plan of attack. Frugal tip - there's a street directory that covers most of Canberra in the back of the Yellow Pages.

*FAF = Frugal and/or Free
Reprinted and enlarged from Unravelled Blog

But wait! There's more!

The newly expanded Vinnies Tuggeranong reopens this Saturday (15th November).

There'll be a sausage sizzle with a twist: I've heard that The Good Guys next door have donated a brand new barbecue which they'll use on the day. If you buy a sausage you go into the draw to win the (used only once) barbecue. I just wonder if the sausage works as a ticket. Will you have to carry it round all day in case you win and have to turn up with the "winning sausage"?

(Cnr Athllon Dr & Pittman St Tuggeranong. 9am to 4pm)

Taph has reminded me that Second Hand Sunday is this weekend too!

Offical blurb below:

"Second-hand Sunday will be held on:
16 November 2008
15 February 2009
19 April 2009

The following links will take you to information about different aspects of the event.

Find out what you need to know to join in.

The Registration form for Second Hand Sunday will be available three weeks before each event and will be removed at close of business on the Wednesday before each event. Registration enables your address and items to be listed on our website and distributed to libraries and shopfronts for people who do not have access to a computer.

Download a poster to display with your items on the day.

A list of participant addresses and giveaway items for each event will be available here shortly after registration opens and will be updated regularly until close of registration."

I can't wait to see what treasured you all pick up this weekend!